10.2(2.4) Suggest ways of reducing risks to health and safety in a specific Creative Media job role
As I work alongside a production team and multiple editors, there is an incredible amount of machinery throughout our office.
Along with machines, comes a wire, meaning that this is a hazardous situation in which people may trip over and injure themselves or others around them.
The wiring in our offices is stored away, whether that be kept behind the desk, shelving or under cable covers. Furthermore this blocks the likelihood of a hazard.
In our offices there is a machine room, with multiple machines sat on top of one another. This is a big hazard however cool air is consistently blown through the room keeping all machines cool.
However, in case of a fire there are multiple signs showing the ‘fire exits’ along with fire extinguishers and an emergency fire alarm and instructions letting you know how to use the particular piece of equipment.
Every Friday the fire alarms are tested to make sure that they are all functioning properly throughout the building.
Being in an office where the majority of equipment is electrical, there are huge hazards when it comes to handling electrical equipment and the chance of safety risks. To keep possible risks to a minimum, multiple safety precautions are taken when around electricity, for example no liquids around the electricity and knowing when to turn them off and on (if handling the machine).
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
10.2(2.3)
Report identified hazards and risks to the appropriate parties
If I found any hazards or risks that concerned me then the person that I would have to speak to is my Managing Director.
Through communicating with him, I am able to notify him and furthermore discuss with him what would be the correct action to take in that particular situation.
For example if I sent him an email it would look like this (attached).
In this email I have clearly stated the problem, and also suggested actions that could be taken to decrease the risk of any possible injuries or accidents.
If I found any hazards or risks that concerned me then the person that I would have to speak to is my Managing Director.
Through communicating with him, I am able to notify him and furthermore discuss with him what would be the correct action to take in that particular situation.
For example if I sent him an email it would look like this (attached).
In this email I have clearly stated the problem, and also suggested actions that could be taken to decrease the risk of any possible injuries or accidents.
10.2(2.2)
Carry
out a Risk Assessment
I have carried out a risk assessment for carrying and handling heavy equipment. As this can be a regular thing with new deliveries every day, I thought it would be a good idea to use this as an example of a hazard.
Below is a risk assessment I carried out for a heavy box being delivered into work and having to be moved it into a specific room.
I have carried out a risk assessment for carrying and handling heavy equipment. As this can be a regular thing with new deliveries every day, I thought it would be a good idea to use this as an example of a hazard.
Below is a risk assessment I carried out for a heavy box being delivered into work and having to be moved it into a specific room.
Handling
heavy / electrical equipment
Hazard
|
Impact
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Likelihood
(High/Medium/Low) |
Management
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By
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Lifting heavy equipment
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Someone may pick up equipment in the incorrect way and injure
themselves
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Medium
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Preparation beforehand, getting as many as people to lift the heavy
equipment, making sure people know how to lift in the correct way
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Lucy Nagle
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Lifting heavy equipment
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Someone may drop the heavy equipment
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Medium
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Gaining as much help to lift the equipment or placing it on a cart
for ease of movement
|
Lucy Nagle
|
10.2(2.1)
Describe the differences between hazards and risks
Hazards and risks are often perceived to mean the same thing, an accident that can occur in everyday life; however there is a difference in their definition.
A hazard occurs when there is a situation or a factor that could potentially harm someone in one way or another. An example of a hazard is a wet floor - which can create the risk of someone falling over - which can then cause someone to hurt themselves.
The hazard comes before the risk. However if the hazard is not removed, that gives the opportunity for someone to seriously hurt themselves. This is the risk, the probability that someone will injure themselves when exposed to a hazardous situation.
Risk assessments are put in place (especially for places of work and in schools) for these exact types of situations to be prevented diligently.
Hazards and risks are often perceived to mean the same thing, an accident that can occur in everyday life; however there is a difference in their definition.
A hazard occurs when there is a situation or a factor that could potentially harm someone in one way or another. An example of a hazard is a wet floor - which can create the risk of someone falling over - which can then cause someone to hurt themselves.
The hazard comes before the risk. However if the hazard is not removed, that gives the opportunity for someone to seriously hurt themselves. This is the risk, the probability that someone will injure themselves when exposed to a hazardous situation.
Risk assessments are put in place (especially for places of work and in schools) for these exact types of situations to be prevented diligently.
10.1(1.3)
Describe the main employer responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act
If we look at the health and safety work act, there are many different important points regarding the employer and their responsibilities.
(1)It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees.
(2)Without prejudice to the generality of an employer’s duty under the preceding subsection, the matters to which that duty extends include in particular—
(a)the provision and maintenance of plant and systems of work that are, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risks to health;
(b)arrangements for ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, safety and absence of risks to health in connection with the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances;
(c)the provision of such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his employees;
Above are just a couple of the responsibilities held by the employer presented in the health and safety work act.
It is clear the employer’s main job when it comes to health and safety is to generally look after his or her employers and making sure there are no safety risks or hazards.
The health and safety work act ensures that the employer knows to keep the arrangement of the office or workplace as clear and practical as possible.
The employer should also make sure that all of their employees have access to read the health and safety works act if they need to be instructed.
If we look at the health and safety work act, there are many different important points regarding the employer and their responsibilities.
(1)It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees.
(2)Without prejudice to the generality of an employer’s duty under the preceding subsection, the matters to which that duty extends include in particular—
(a)the provision and maintenance of plant and systems of work that are, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risks to health;
(b)arrangements for ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, safety and absence of risks to health in connection with the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances;
(c)the provision of such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his employees;
Above are just a couple of the responsibilities held by the employer presented in the health and safety work act.
It is clear the employer’s main job when it comes to health and safety is to generally look after his or her employers and making sure there are no safety risks or hazards.
The health and safety work act ensures that the employer knows to keep the arrangement of the office or workplace as clear and practical as possible.
The employer should also make sure that all of their employees have access to read the health and safety works act if they need to be instructed.
10.1(1.2)
Explain safe working practices for a specific job role in the Creative Media sector
As a member of the production team, keeping risk assessments in mind is always a good idea.
If any heavy lifting is going to occur or handling electrical equipment, creating a risk assessment is required to ensure that risks are kept to a minimum and to ensure that if an accident were to happen, we would already know what to do instantly.
Production teams work and communicate through phones and computers. When you are working around electricity every day, it is easy to forget the high risks that come with it.
As a member of the production team, making sure you are acting maturely and sensibly around it is key, as it decreases the risks of accidents.
For example, having no liquids around your computer or laptop and not running around the office where there’s a chance of something getting knocked over.
As a Production Assistant, I also have the responsibility of letting people know if i have recognised a hazard to a senior member of staff. By flagging this to my employer, they will be able to inform me should anything action need to be taken.
As a member of the production team, keeping risk assessments in mind is always a good idea.
If any heavy lifting is going to occur or handling electrical equipment, creating a risk assessment is required to ensure that risks are kept to a minimum and to ensure that if an accident were to happen, we would already know what to do instantly.
Production teams work and communicate through phones and computers. When you are working around electricity every day, it is easy to forget the high risks that come with it.
As a member of the production team, making sure you are acting maturely and sensibly around it is key, as it decreases the risks of accidents.
For example, having no liquids around your computer or laptop and not running around the office where there’s a chance of something getting knocked over.
As a Production Assistant, I also have the responsibility of letting people know if i have recognised a hazard to a senior member of staff. By flagging this to my employer, they will be able to inform me should anything action need to be taken.
10.1(1.1)
Describe key elements of health and safety regulations, relevant to working in the Creative Media sector
Within the creative media sector, electrical equipment (computers, phones) are the main way to store information, to communicate, and essentially run the whole industry.
In our office we have a machine room, that holds a lot of electrical equipment and so it can very quickly get hot in there. However due to health and safety reasons, cool air conditioning needs to be continuously blown into the room.
This is due to the risk of the room reaching high temperatures, and potentially causing a fire in the office.
Also in an office you need to use caution when having a drink. A huge hazard is having liquid around electrical equipment, creating the potential risk of electrocution.
Another example is making sure the electrical equipment is completely turned off if you are handling it.
As the creative media sector relies on electricity heavily, safety hazards and risks involving electrical equipment are an everyday thing (if you’re not careful), which is why it’s best to always use some caution when in the office.
Within the creative media sector, electrical equipment (computers, phones) are the main way to store information, to communicate, and essentially run the whole industry.
In our office we have a machine room, that holds a lot of electrical equipment and so it can very quickly get hot in there. However due to health and safety reasons, cool air conditioning needs to be continuously blown into the room.
This is due to the risk of the room reaching high temperatures, and potentially causing a fire in the office.
Also in an office you need to use caution when having a drink. A huge hazard is having liquid around electrical equipment, creating the potential risk of electrocution.
Another example is making sure the electrical equipment is completely turned off if you are handling it.
As the creative media sector relies on electricity heavily, safety hazards and risks involving electrical equipment are an everyday thing (if you’re not careful), which is why it’s best to always use some caution when in the office.
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